Relating to sudden or violent attack or shock, particularly in medical or neurological contexts.
From Greek 'epiplexis' (a striking upon), derived from 'plexis' (a stroke or blow), describing something sudden and forceful.
Ancient physicians used the term 'epiplectic' to describe seizures or sudden neurological events, though modern neurology has replaced this term with more precise descriptions.
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